malfunction in German
malfunction in German is Fehlfunktion, Funktionsstörung, nicht funktionieren — malfunction means a failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.
malfunction in German
Fehlfunktion
Funktionsstörung
nicht funktionieren
What does "malfunction" mean?
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noun A failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.
"The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction."
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verb To fail to work correctly.
"The smoke alarm malfunctioned and went off in the middle of the night."
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malfunction in a sentence
- The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction.
- The smoke alarm malfunctioned and went off in the middle of the night.
- If the sensor malfunctions, the system shuts down automatically.
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What is "malfunction" in German?
"malfunction" in German is Fehlfunktion, Funktionsstörung, nicht funktionieren. malfunction means: A failure to work correctly, usually referring to equipment or a system.
How do you use "malfunction" in a sentence?
Example: "The plane was grounded due to a mechanical malfunction." In German, "malfunction" is Fehlfunktion, Funktionsstörung, nicht funktionieren.
Are there other ways to say "malfunction" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "malfunction": Fehlfunktion, Funktionsstörung, nicht funktionieren.
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